Pincushion Flower (Scabiosa)
Pincushion Flower Plant Features
Pincushion flower or scabiosa gets its name from the beautiful pincushion-like flowers that cover the plant all summer long. Growing 8 to 12 inches tall, pincushion flower is one of the best plants you can grow if you want to attract butterflies to your garden. This sun-lover develops nectar-rich blooms in blue, lavender, pink, and white. Use pincushion flower in drifts or clumps scattered throughout your garden or add it to large pots and planters. It's drought and deer resistant. Hardy from zones 3-8.Pincushion Flower Questions?
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Pincushion Flower Growing Instructions
Plant pincushion flower in a sunny spot that receives at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun a day. Its not fussy about soil type, but does prefer a rich, well-drained soil. Remove the faded flowers as they appear to encourage additional flushes of bloom. Pincushion flowers should be dug and divided every three to four years to keep it vigorous.Pincushion flower is not intended for human or animal consumption.
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Water
Medium water needs
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Light
Outside: Part sun
Outside: Sun
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Colors
Blue
Pink
White
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Special Features
Attracts butterflies
Deer/rabbit resistant
Super-easy to grow
Complement your Pincushion Flower
Butterfly WeedAttract masses of butterflies to your garden by pairing Butterfly Weed and Pincushion flower.
Coreopsis
The yellow flowers of Coreopsis look terrific mingled with the blue blooms of Pincushion Flower.
Daylily
Use Pincushion Flower and Daylily in the same sunny border for an easy-care landscape.
